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$259+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to McAllen (DSM - MFE)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MFE
nov. 19 — nov. 261
mié. 11/19
mié. 11/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to McAllen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to McAllen (MFE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated octubre 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$315
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to McAllen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to McAllen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on octubre 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/25:00 amDSM - MFE
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
mar. 12/99:37 amMFE - DSM
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/18$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/35:51 pmDSM - MFE
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
mié. 12/109:37 amMFE - DSM
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/19$260
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/32:16 pmDSM - MFE
2 stops9h 40mDelta
mié. 12/105:25 amMFE - DSM
2 stops11h 38mDelta
Deal found 10/19$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/45:00 amDSM - MFE
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 11/89:43 amMFE - DSM
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/112:16 pmDSM - MFE
2 stops9h 40mDelta
dom. 12/145:25 amMFE - DSM
2 stops10h 51mDelta
Deal found 10/20$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/125:00 amDSM - MFE
1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines
jue. 1/156:04 amMFE - DSM
2 stops10h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/19$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/43:38 pmDSM - MFE
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
jue. 12/115:29 amMFE - DSM
2 stops10h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/225:26 pmDSM - MFE
1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines
mar. 11/255:34 amMFE - DSM
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/19$341
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/41:35 pmDSM - MFE
2 stops8h 24mUnited Airlines
sáb. 11/87:00 amMFE - DSM
2 stops9h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/20$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/115:00 amDSM - MFE
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
dom. 12/149:37 amMFE - DSM
2 stops8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$384

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to McAllen that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated octubre 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to McAllen that are best for you.

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McAllen

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Return

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Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

mar. 12/2

5:00 am-10:22 am

1 stop5h 22m

McAllen Miller Intl

mar. 12/9

9:37 am-4:55 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$259

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

mié. 12/3

2:16 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops9h 40m

McAllen Miller Intl

mié. 12/10

5:25 am-5:03 pm

2 stops11h 38m

$269

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

mar. 11/4

5:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 42m

McAllen Miller Intl

sáb. 11/8

9:43 am-2:56 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$289

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

jue. 12/11

2:16 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops9h 40m

McAllen Miller Intl

dom. 12/14

5:25 am-4:16 pm

2 stops10h 51m

$334

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

jue. 12/4

3:38 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 18m

McAllen Miller Intl

jue. 12/11

5:29 am-4:19 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$337

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

sáb. 11/22

5:26 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop5h 37m

McAllen Miller Intl

mar. 11/25

5:34 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 06m

$341

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

jue. 12/11

5:00 am-10:46 am

1 stop5h 46m

McAllen Miller Intl

dom. 12/14

9:37 am-5:57 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$384

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

sáb. 11/22

6:17 am-5:37 pm

2 stops11h 20m

McAllen Miller Intl

mar. 11/25

5:25 am-4:19 pm

2 stops10h 54m

$393

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

mié. 12/24

5:55 pm-11:58 am

2 stops18h 03m

McAllen Miller Intl

mar. 12/30

5:15 pm-11:28 am

2 stops18h 13m

$420

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Deals found on 10/18

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to McAllen

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to McAllen in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-McAllen flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-McAllen flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-McAllen flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-McAllen flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-McAllen flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to McAllen

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to McAllen?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to McAllen (average of $150). Flying from Des Moines to McAllen in May is currently the most expensive (average of $328). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to MFE?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to McAllen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated octubre 20, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to McAllen in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing McAllen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to McAllen. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to McAllen. Reviews last updated octubre 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to McAllen, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,991 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,991 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,991 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,024 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,991 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to McAllen?

    American Airlines and Delta can get you from Des Moines to McAllen in just under 5h 22m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 18m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1092 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to McAllen round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to McAllen round-trip from $247. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. American Airlines is 30% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to McAllen that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to McAllen flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to McAllen?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to McAllen.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to McAllen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to McAllen by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to McAllen?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to McAllen (average of $150). Flying from Des Moines to McAllen in May is currently the most expensive (average of $328). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to McAllen

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to McAllen. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated octubre 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$247Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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